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$120 million in federal funding approved for new veterans hospital in Tulsa

Mon, Dec 28, 2020

First announced in February 2020 as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 President’s Budget submitted to Congress, the $120 million federal appropriation to build a new veterans hospital in Tulsa was approved by Congress on Dec. 21 and signed into law by President Trump yesterday. The project, Veterans Hospital in Tulsa (VHiT), is the work of a collaboration among the federal government, state of Oklahoma, city of Tulsa, private philanthropy, and Oklahoma State University.

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OSU medical students partner with OKC nonprofit Limbs for Life

Wed, Dec 16, 2020

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students have partners with Oklahoma City nonprofit Limbs for Life to raise awareness of the organizations mission to collect donated prosthetics and then refurbish or recycle parts for patients who can't afford new prosthetics.

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Feeling a little dry? Winter hydration is important

Fri, Dec 11, 2020

Staying hydrated in the wintertime is important.

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A Healthy Future

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

College is preparing professionals who will enhance our well-being for years to come

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OSU professor focused on innovations in senior memory care

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

Could shopping malls be the future of senior memory care? One Oklahoma State University researcher believes when converted into city centers, they could provide seniors living with dementia freedom and dignity within a safe environment.

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CIRCA director co-chairs Oklahoma Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care, releases strategy report

Wed, Dec 02, 2020

This week, the Oklahoma Task Force on Trauma-Informed Care released its strategy report that highlights how individuals, agencies and organizations can better coordinate services and implement best practices for the prevention and intervention of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

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OSU continues to offer counseling and academic resources

Tue, Dec 01, 2020

Just because students are away from campus doesn’t mean they’re on their own. From tutoring help to counseling services, OSU has virtual resources available to help students ahead of finals and over the winter break.

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New pediatric medication guide developed by OSU-CHS, partners

Tue, Nov 24, 2020

OSU Center for Health Sciences partnered with Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the OU Health Sciences Center to develop the Oklahoma Pediatric Psychotropic Medication Resource Guide.

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Dine in to celebrate family and consumer sciences

Tue, Nov 24, 2020

National FCS organization promotes Dine in Day on Dec. 3.

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Before the next freeze: buying and safety tips for generators

Fri, Nov 20, 2020

Tips for buying and using a generator.

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OSU teams with nonprofit to send students messages of hope and support

Fri, Nov 20, 2020

Thousands of Oklahoma State University students living on campus and in the Greek community received messages of support and mental health resources this week, courtesy of the nonprofit organization Hope is Oxygen.

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Fact or fiction: Turkey makes you sleepy

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientist at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, debunks this myth.

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